Drilling Opponents Use AP to Smear PA Gov. Corbett

August 14, 2012

Once again opponents of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett are using the Associated Press to try and smear him over the issue of drilling. The latest “hit piece” against the governor comes over the issue of a recent Executive Order (EO) he issued which a) requires drillers and others requiring permits—pipelines, compressors, etc.—to supply fully completed paperwork, and b) if they do, encourages DEP employees to process that paperwork and respond in a timely manner.

So the AP is going after Gov. Corbett for his desire to provide good customer service. You just have to shake your head. Here’s the background and details: